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FSC: Southern Hospitality

In August, I took the opportunity to make my way out to the East Coast a few days before Internext for a lobbying trip to Washington, D.C. and to meet with some of our members in North Carolina. It was the first opportunity I had since I began working with the FSC to take a tour of Adam & Eve. I have to admit, the experience made quite an impression on me.

Diane Duke ·

Phil Harvey, PHE Donate to 2257 Litigation Fund

Adam & Eve founder Phil Harvey and his company Phil Harvey Enterprises (PHE) have donated $20,000 to fund the Free Speech Coalition’s legal challenge to 18 U.S.C. 2257 and 2257A.

Wicked Pictures Becomes FSC Silver Premium Sponsor

The Free Speech Coalition has announced production company Wicked Pictures has become a FSC Silver Premium Sponsor.

FSC Files Motion for Preliminary Injunction Over 2257

As expected, the Free Speech Coalition asked a federal judge Wednesday to grant a preliminary injunction against the U.S. government over enforcement of 18 U.S.C. § § 2257 and 2257A.

FSC Plans to File Suit Today Over 2257 Regs

The Free Speech Coalition said it plans to file a lawsuit Wednesday with 14 other plaintiffs challenging revised record-keeping rules.

FSC Suit That Sought to Block Utah Registry Is Dismissed

A federal judge has dismissed a suit waged by the Free Speech Coalition over Utah’s Child Protection Registry.

Video Secrets Named FSC Internet Business of the Year

The Free Speech Coalition has awarded Video Secrets with Internet Business of the Year.

2009 FSC Award Winners Announced

The Free Speech Coalition has announced the winners of its 2009 FSC Awards, which will be presented at the Bada-Bing Bailout Bash at the Skirball Cultural Center.

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Like Vultures to a Corpse

On June 11 a story broke that a female adult entertainment performer tested positive for HIV. And like vultures to a corpse, government officials and autocratic NPOs gathered to rip at the flesh of the adult producers, performers and AIM Healthcare.

Diane Duke ·
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The FSC: An Outside View

Recently the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has come under attack from some inside the industry as being an ineffective waste of time and money.

Mike Dickinson ·

FSC Adds New Human Resources Services Benefit

FSC members can receive a complimentary initial consultation with HR Monster to discuss human resource and business operations needs.

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We've Got Your Back

Five months have passed since we rang in the New Year and you might be amazed at all that FSC has accomplished during that time. If you are wondering what FSC has done for you lately, you will find the answers here.

Diane Duke ·

Tony Batman Added to Hustler-FSC Benefit Lineup

A! Entertainment’s Tony Batman has been added to the lineup for Hustle Hollywood’s Sex, Drinks and Rock n’ Roll Freedomfest event to benefit the Free Speech Coalition.

FSC Benefit Slated for July 29

Hustler Hollywood has partnered with the Whisky A Go Go on the Sunset Strip for Sex, Drinks and Rock 'n' Roll Freedomfest, a fundraiser to benefit the Free Speech Coalition.

FSC, NakedSword Kick Off Rebranding Drive

Video-on-demand network NakedSword.com has announced details of a rebranding campaign and marketing partnership with the Free Speech Coalition.

FSC Reacts to HIV-Positive Report

"The circumstances are tragic and, of course, there is cause for grave concern anytime anyone is diagnosed with HIV," FSC Executive Director Diane Duke said.

FSC's Secret Weapon

Free Speech Coalition is privileged to work with some of the best lobbyists in the nation. So why is it that our lobby efforts often go unnoticed? Because a lobbyist’s most effective work happens behind the scenes in the offices and halls of our states’ and nation’s capitals.

Diane Duke ·

FSC Brings Federal Trade Commission to XBIZ Panel

The Free Speech Coalition has announced the addition of a representative from the Federal Trade Commission to its presentation at the upcoming XBIZ Summer Forum in Las Vegas.

FSC, Sureflix Podcast Tackles Piracy

The issue of piracy in adult media was addressed by industry leaders Diane Duke and Eric Johnson for a podcast produced and published by social media site and “sex information network” SiN2.0.

FSC Selects Attorney for 2257 Litigation

The Free Speech Coalition has selected attorney J. Michael Murray and the Cleveland-based law firm of Berkman, Gordon, Murray and DeVan to move forward with litigation challenging 18 U.S.C. § 2257 and the regulations that were revised in December.